'Stepping Stones' was an idea originally conceived and implemented in 1990 at our pre-school Nursery in Great Barr. Following the overwhelming demand for the type of quality nursery education and care we provide, we purchased, converted and refurbisded the buildings here at Bakers Lane in 1994; providing another ideal setting for a progressive nursery, and enabling us to maintain traditional values in an atmosphere of stability and charm. The sentiment behind our choice of name for the Nursery extends from our firm belief that the natural development of a child occurs in a series of small steps; the end result being a child with a positive self-image who is able to adapt to his surroundings with confidence, whilst being considerate to the needs of others.

Facilities

Facilities contained within a spacious purpose built and converted detached property.

• An Educational Pre-School Unit.
• An Educational School Room.
• A Creative Work Room.
• An Activity Play Room.
• Large, secure, attractive garden with hard and soft play areas.
• Safe off-street parking and designated car park within nursery grounds.
• High staff to child ratios. Full team are qualified, caring and well-motivated (Teacher Trained, N.N.E.B.s).

Age of Children

• Children may attend from 12 months - 5 years of age.

Opening Hours

• Full-Time - 8.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m.
• Short Day - 9.00 a.m - 4.00 p.m.
• Part-Time - Morning 9.00 a.m. - 1.30 p.m. Afternoon 1.30 p.m. - 5.00 p.m.

Holidays

• Easter - 2 days Good Friday and Easter Monday.
• May Day - 1 day
• Spring Bank Holiday - 1 day
• August Bank Holiday - 1 day
• Christmas - 3 days - Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.

Government Grants

• Available for all three and four year olds, attending 2 or more sessions per week
• Ofsted reports that the setting offers 'outstanding pre-school education and care' (Dec '05)